Business
Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.
Medium-Duty Gains in September Led by Class 7
U.S. retail sales of Class 4 through Class 7 trucks rose 5.8% in September compared with a year earlier, and included large gains in Freightliner sales of Class 7 vehicles.
Utility Joins ATA Heroes Truck Program
SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations announced that Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. will be the exclusive trailer sponsor for the federation’s Heroes Truck workforce development program.
New York Utility in Faceoff With Gov. Andrew Cuomo Eyes Natural Gas by Truck
The New York utility owner that’s gone head-to-head with Gov. Andrew Cuomo over a new natural gas pipeline has a backup plan for easing a winter supply crunch: send the fuel by truck.
China Beats US 8-1 When It Comes to Charging Electric Cars
There are almost as many places to charge your electric vehicle in Beijing as there are in the entire United States.
October 16, 2019After Nearly 35 Years With Port Association, CEO Kurt Nagle Retires on Top
Kurt Nagle left the helm of the American Association of Port Authorities on Oct. 16, retiring as its president and CEO after serving the organization for more than three decades.
September Trailer Orders Jump, Spark Hopes for Good 2020
Net U.S. trailer orders in September strengthened to nearly 19,000 compared with weaker tallies during the summer, but still were far below the record year-ago level, ACT Research reported.
NHTSA Seeks Comments on Rear-Visibility Camera Systems
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking comments on an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking that could lead to camera-based, rear-visibility systems replacing mirrors on heavy trucks and cars.
Diesel Ticks Up 0.4¢ to $3.051 a Gallon
The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose by 0.4 cent to $3.051 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Oct. 15, breaking a three-week decline.
Refocus on Customers as Trailer Orders Slow, Expert Says
PALM BEACH, Fla. — As the market slows, trailer dealers need to pay closer attention to customer relations, inventory management, accounts receivables and employees, an industry consultant said.
FedEx Freight to Expand Home, Business Deliveries in US
FedEx Freight is expanding its FedEx Freight Direct e-commerce pilot to more than 80% of the contiguous population of the United States, following expansion of the program to additional markets earlier this year.